{"product_id":"9780310363989_when-your-way-isnt-working","title":"When Your Way Isn't Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquips you to discover authentic connection to God and others so that you can be free to live the life you long for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you are worn-out, when you feel discouraged, when you think you don't have what it takes, what is the one thing that Jesus wants you to never forget?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn some of his final words to his closest friends, Jesus didn't suggest a five-year plan for success or a checklist of things to do. Instead, he offered a metaphor about what the good life really looks like: \u003cem\u003eI am the vine. You are the branches. Abide in me.\u003c\/em\u003e In other words, \u003cem\u003eNo matter what happens next, the most important thing is to stay connected to me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhen Your Way Isn't Working, \u003c\/em\u003epastor and bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eNot a Fan\u003c\/em\u003e Kyle Idleman offers a unique exploration of John 15 for all of us who are going through the motions and feel frustrated. Idleman reminds us that it's connection, not production, that leads to a fruitful life--relationships, not circumstances, that bring joy. He offers his distinctive, biblical perspective on how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind greater rest, depth, and connection in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace freedom from the pressures of performance and production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize what you can't do makes room for what God can do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep out of isolation even when it feels scary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the top distractions that keep you from connecting to God--and how to counter them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the end, the fruit of your life won't have to do with what you accomplished but with whom you stayed connected. Because no matter what happens next in this uncertain world, what matters most, lasts the longest, and brings the greatest joy is staying connected to the God who never leaves you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyle Idleman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699288485937,"sku":"9780310363989","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310363989.jpg?v=1780471233","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310363989_when-your-way-isnt-working","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}